New Broadcasting System Cuts Static
Columbia University today announced a radically new radio broadcasting system using frequency modulation to eliminate static. Maj. Edwin H. Armstrong leads an experimental W2XMN station near Alpine New Jersey with GE supplying new receivers.
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Blizzard the Porcupine Captured After Bold Rescue
In Texas amid a blizzard, Sergeant Hammett and Officer Abbott caught the porcupine known as Blizzard after a standoff at 604 Taylor Street. The animal resisted with quills as the pair corralled it in a chicken house and finally subdued it with a leather jacket, delivering Blizzard to shelter.
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O Daniel Faces Pension Challenge After Election Victory
Texan governor O Daniel promised $30 monthly pensions for residents over 65 funded by state and federal sources. With the state’s debt at about $16.06 million, his plan faces funding questions as he prepares to address the legislature. His hillbilly flour business and Austin ties mark his rise amid enthusiastic backers.
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O Daniel Wins Texas Governor Nomination in First Primary
The history pages recount O Daniel’s rise from foster care advocate to political figure. He drew radio appeal for adopting orphans prompting mass requests for him to run. By April 12 1938 he claimed 54409 supporters despite not voting with his unpaid poll tax. The campaign momentum built as he authored Them Hill billies Are Politicians Now. On July 23 1939 he became the first newcomer to win the Democratic nomination for governor in a first primary.
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O'Daniel Sworn Governor as Outdoor Texas Inauguration
Governor elect W Lee O'Daniel takes the oath before an outdoor assembly in Austin joined by Lt Gov Stevenson and dignitaries. The ceremony includes a 21 gun salute, Central Christian Church invocation, and a large cheering crowd enduring close gunfire concussions.
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O Danial Sworn In As Texas Governor In Tex Made Attire
Governor O Daniel took the oath wearing Texas made clothing including a gray stripe suit from Texas wool. His family also wore Texas fabrics with Molly in a gold wool three piece suit and Pat and Mike in dark suits. He planned a plain citizen reception and his wife and daughter wore Dallas purchased evening gowns.
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Wedding Plans and Coyotes Highlight Old Amarillo Page
An editorials style fragment notes a bride to be photographed in orchid tones with a pink erner mansion setting and a gardenia accessory. It also mentions coyotes as opportunistic eaters of fruit and melons in local patches.
First Baby Named For Texas Governor Born During Inauguration
O Daniel Krabe, the first baby named after Texas new governor, arrived in Austin at 10 35 A M during inauguration ceremonies at Memorial Stadium. The boy weighed 8 pounds 5 ounces at birth to Mr and Mrs L D Krabe of Austin.
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Franco Leads Rebel Drive Toward Barcelona
Generalissimo Franco took direct command of the insurgent advance toward Barcelona as war tensions rose with France and Italy. Insurgents held Tarragona and moved down the Lerida Barcelona route, with European capitals watching as Barcelona could fall within weeks and Paris debated opening the Pyrenees frontier to aid the government.
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Woman Saves Dog's Life Then Dies From Rabies
In Detroit, Stella Kronberg rescued a mongrel from the icy Rouge River using an axe and boat. She reached the dog as it struggled and brought it to shore, where it bit her. She fell ill days later and died of rabies, after concealing the bite from her family.
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Allreds Leave Austin After Inauguration
Gov and Mrs James W Allred depart the mansion ending four years there They will go to Houston to await retiring Gov s confirmation as judge Mrs Allreds last act as hostess included arranging a 14 person dinner for the new first lady Mrs O Daniel will find a stocked mansion as Co P Lockhart checked groceries and the O Daniel brand flour
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Governor Allred Commutes Sims Death Sentence
Gov James V Allred commuted Dan Sims death sentence to life imprisonment on January 17 193? after a Walgreen Drug Store robbery in Houston. Two associates received life terms. A policeman shot by Sims during the robbery survived.
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O Daniel Draws Largest Crowd in Texas Politics Run
Austin packed with crowds as W Lee O Daniel drew a massive turnout on January 17. The city of 60 000 swelled nearly threefold with out of town visitors and enthusiastic supporters selling O Daniel buttons ribbons and trinkets amid a festive fairground atmosphere. Lapel buttons featuring the governor’s image proved most popular, while lodging and eateries faced overflow demand and scalp price signs appeared in private homes. Bands police and service groups added to the campaign spectacle.
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First Family Day Delights Texas Inauguration
In Austin on January 17, three children of the governor toasted the inauguration. Molly O Daniel expressed joy at the warm reception while brothers Pat and Mike, UT freshmen, faced last week of dead week before finals. Molly plans to enroll at the University next fall and enjoys time with her father.
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Safety Measures At University Of Texas Stadium
Ambulances and first aid tents surrounded the University of Texas Stadium as state police and other units staffed centers to handle potential injuries among the thousands in attendance today.
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Line-Up of Texas executive power succession
The notice lists state government leaders from noon today with Governor W. Lee O'Daniel of Fort Worth, Lieutenant Governor Coke R. Stevenson of Junction, and Senate President pro tempore Weaver Moore of Houston. It explains the line of succession if the Governor or both leaders are absent.
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Texas Ends Allred Governorship as O’Daniel Set to Take Reins
Austin Jan 17 Texas ends the Allred administration today with his final day and final pay. He will stop being governor at noon. It is noted that Governor O’Daniel may receive full pay on the day he is sworn in. Allred received 12000 dollars annually, about 32.87 dollars per day, based on 365 days.
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Strange Contrast at Inauguration and Funeral of a Nation
Austin recalls O'Daniel's grand inauguration contrasted with Texas first governor Henderson's 1846 oath as the Lone Star flag was furled marking the Republic's death and the state's birth into the United States.
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Inauguration Jam Opens W Lee ODaniel Day
A 6 45 AM hillbilly broadcast marked the start of W Lee O Daniel unusual inauguration day in Austin. A crowd of O Daniel fans heard the new governor declare the stars are shining brightly and joined by Frankie and Skeets from St Louis in railroading blues before a breakfast. speeds between 24 and 45 miles an hour noted as efficient by the piece.
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Weather Roundup and Oklahoma Snow Folio
Weather reports show .06 inches in Roswell with no precipitation, cold clear conditions in Albuquerque and Denver, and mixed rain snow patterns from Oklahoma City to Kansas City. The American Automobile Association notes open highways but slippery patches. temps to thaw by night. Oklahoma City records heavy wet snow up to three inches aiding wheat farmers as sub-freezing temps follow tonight.
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Liar’s rubber boat stranded on mirage island
Mr Restine forgot to untie the craft and it snapped back to anchorage leaving him stranded. Amusing contest entry from Art B Young and daughter Edna of 304 Mississippi Street offers weekly cash prizes and treats at Amarillo Hotel Coffee Shop with KGNC airing winners Fridays.
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British Destroyer Seizes Chinese Vessel Held by Japs
A Hong Kong dispatch says the British destroyer Thanet chased a Japanese destroyer and compelled surrender of a seized Chinese junk registered at Hong Kong, a British crown colony.
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